On the first visit you will complete a confidential health history as part of your assessment. This is important, as I will need to know if you have any medical conditions or are taking any medication. I will listen to your concerns, your story and collate information about your previous injuries even as far back as childhood.
I will then assess your individual needs through movement, and muscle coordination tests as well as other factors that may be contributing to your pain. (lifestyle, nutritional status, etc).
I will explain my findings and then we'll develop a plan of care with you to ensure you receive appropriate treatment that will help you return, as much as possible, to your normal activities.
Some treatment will be given. The plan includes:
- how many times you should see me per week
- how many weeks you will need therapy sessions for
- your commitment to the plan doing homework
- what is expected after discharge from therapy
It is very much a two way relationship working through the plan together step by step and ensuring it is finished before being discharged.
